Canadian education has both the rigor of the United Kingdom and the innovative spirit of the United States, so the graduation rate and employment rate of college students are at the forefront of the world. However, they are discouraged because some students do not understand Canada. In fact, everyone has misunderstandings in the process of studying in Canada. This article focuses on eight common misunderstandings.
Myth 1: “Canada has low visa rates and strong entry restrictions.”
Canada does not regard studying abroad as an industry because her education has always maintained a high academic level, which does not affect the application of international students. As long as you make a reasonable study plan for yourself and proceed step by step, it is not difficult to obtain a degree from a famous school. For example: through conditional admission, transfer credits, etc., you can enter a famous school. Canadian visas are not as scary as some people think. As long as the visa materials are prepared reasonably and truthfully, most of the funds have a history of about a year, plus the guidance and operation of professional companies, the probability of obtaining a visa can almost reach more than 90%.
Misunderstanding 2:
“It is difficult to apply for a visa if you are over 25 years old and have less than 600,000 yuan in capital or less than 18 months.”
In fact, the key factor for the success of the application is not the age, but the applicant’s domestic study background, majors, and other factors. Whether the funds are recognized does not depend only on the deposit period. The key is to let the visa management recognize that the funds you use are fixed and legal income, which can provide long-term and effective economic guarantees for your children’s long-term study and life in Canada.
Myth 3: “Applicants to universities must provide language scores.”
In fact, for international students from non-English speaking countries without language scores, many Canadian universities offer conditional admission, that is, admission to language centers in the university or designated language schools + admission to undergraduate majors. In the process of strengthening their language, not only can students improve their own English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, but also lay a good academic English foundation for students to enter the undergraduate study. Of course, language learning is endless. For Chinese students who are determined to study and develop abroad, English learning is a lifelong mission.
Misunderstanding 4:
“Choose a famous major in a famous university as the highest principle of application.”
Canadian public universities are divided into three categories: MD, comprehensive and basic. Canadian education is known for its rigor. Although these universities have rankings, each school has its own strengths, especially since the quality of undergraduate education is almost the same. Therefore, applicants should make decisions based on their actual situation and factors such as the school’s major and geographical location. The schools to which you apply, not just the “top schools” or “rankings”. It is not correct to evaluate Canadian institutions by the standards of American institution rankings.
Myth 5: “Study in Canada is expensive.”
Compared with another popular study abroad countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, the cost of studying in Canada is relatively low. Except for a few cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, the tuition fees and living expenses of universities in other regions are very low. For example, when studying liberal arts at the University of Winnipeg, the tuition fee for a 3-year bachelor’s degree is about 100,000 yuan, and the living expenses can also be Controlled at 3000-3500 RMB/month, and better than the domestic quality of life. At present, it also costs more than 100,000 yuan to train an excellent college student in China. Combined with Canada’s high-quality education and a good living environment, choosing to study in Canada is the most cost-effective.
Myth #6: “It’s too cold to live in Canada.”
Some students and parents will hear from some sources that the temperature in Canada will be as low as -30-40 degrees Celsius. In fact, this is the unique wind temperature in Canadian weather broadcasts. If it is replaced by the Chinese standard, the winter temperature in Canada is close to the temperature in Liaoning Province, China. Among the 10 Canadian provinces, British Columbia and the four east coast provinces have an oceanic climate, which is mild and pleasant. Vancouver is rated as one of the most livable cities in the world, while other provinces have four distinct seasons.
Myth 7: “Flying to Vancouver, Toronto”
Many students will locate their first stop in Canada in Vancouver or Toronto. In fact, this has many disadvantages for learning a language well. Therefore, they should expand the radius of their chosen area, especially in the central provinces, such as Saskatchewan, Manitoba, etc., not only universities With a long history, complete majors, relatively few immigrants, and an excellent English-speaking environment, it is a good choice for Chinese students for solid undergraduate study.
Misunderstanding 8:
“You must read a preparatory course to get an undergraduate degree in a Canadian university so that you can easily enter a famous university.”
In fact, as long as you meet the application conditions, you can directly enter or enter a famous university through English + professional study, and you do not have to study preparatory courses. Moreover, Canada has long canceled the preparatory course setting. Currently, the so-called preparatory courses are mostly in private international colleges. Available to international students.